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The Archduke of Blazer.

A founding father of the Abruenian Empire, and one of the most prestigious families that rules the vast northern region.

How great is this?

I guess that could be explained by the fact that Louis was once my fiancé.

Well, that says it all, since they are a family that even gave a princess to the imperial family to marry off. Hmm.

However, the more I spend time with Louis,

Blézaire’s status in my heart continued to decline.

“So, you’re saying that you’ll have to take a bath with the Knights in 5 weeks? With that body?”

“Yeah. That’s our family tradition.”

“If you don’t want to wash, can’t you just run away?”

“It looks like they’ll drag me away even if they have to strip me naked.”

“What is that… Huh.”

‘What kind of family is this?’

That night. Louis’ room.

I, who was asking questions about this and that, let out a hollow laugh.

I knew that Blazer revered Mu and had a loyal knighthood to match.

What? Washing with the knights? The Archduke himself?

Isn’t it too informal?

That ‘undercooked’ thing alone is enough to make me dizzy, but then there’s mixed bathing between men.

‘Besides, the Knights of Blazer only have guys like Louis… Wow, this is a tradition that Shepor would really like if he knew.’

“… I know what you’re thinking, but it’s not like that.”

Louis added an explanation, perhaps because he had been caught thinking rude thoughts.

The first head of the Blazer family, who was granted the title of Grand Duke of the North.

It is said that at that time, the North was a cold, harsh place, full of monsters.

To the extent that the Archduke himself had to personally lead the knights to subdue them.

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Meanwhile, the knights were trembling, but the Archduke, who felt a bit uncomfortable with only heating the water and washing himself, suggested a mixed bath.

The knights were so moved by this that they swore allegiance to the Archduke and bathed themselves warmly.

This is the origin of our family tradition – the explanation.

“Well, at that time, there were only five or six knights who followed the first lord.”

“… … .”

‘How did a heartwarming story suddenly become a harem story?’

It would have been a really good story if only it didn’t have the extra details, but anyway.

Louis explained that his father, the Grand Duke of Blézaire, was very proud of this tradition.

So, I guess bathing is unavoidable.

My expression became serious.

‘Ha, if Louis gets caught being a woman, he’ll be in big trouble… .’

What if Louis were to take a mixed bath now?

Wouldn’t it be obvious that I’m a woman?

If other people saw this, they might say, ‘Who are you to act like Prince Louis! You fake!’ and chase you away.

furthermore…

Even my hairless lower body and my slightly plump chest will all be visible to men.

I absolutely can’t tolerate that. Keep an eye on Louis.

“Can’t you wash with a towel wrapped around you?”

“I tried it once when I was young, and the guy took it off, saying, “Why are you acting like a girl?” ”

“How can you make excuses about not feeling well?”

“They say it’s because my immune system is weak, but they give me a cold bath instead.”

“I’ll cast a fantasy spell on you?”

“That sounds plausible, but won’t my father or the knights find out?”

“… No, if I think about it, it would be too much. I guess it would be okay over clothes, but naked is a bit much. ”

I racked my brain, but no good solution came to mind.

The only thing that’s cool about Louis is that he uses magic to give you something that looks good…

Even I don’t know what my childhood friend’s place looks like.

But if you make it by roughly imagining it, you’ll get caught right away.

I just let out a big sigh.

“Our Louis, what should we do… .”

“It’s okay. I thought about it while listening to you, and I think we can figure it out somehow.”

Louis, on the other hand, laughed with his chest puffed out.

So that her plump chest subtly stands out above her clothes.

It seemed like he really liked the plan he had come up with.

“Oh, how are we going to get through this?”

“That, that’s a secret.”

‘Hey. Why is he avoiding my gaze…?’

… I was a little uneasy that he didn’t tell me.

* * *

Estee’s anxiety was proven true that night.

“Ferado. Can you take a bath with me?”

“What.”

Ferrado, who had been working on his usual research on the magic of transformation, froze in surprise.

I was slowly getting used to Louis’s unconscious temptations, and I was determined to finish quickly and leave today…

Suddenly, when he mentioned bathing, even that Ferrado’s thought process stopped for a moment.

But that was only for a moment.

His earlobes turned bright red as he understood the meaning.

‘What the… Are you doing this on purpose, Louis!?’

“Ahem. Even so, that’s a bit much. If you want to wash, I’ll heat up some water… .”

“No, that’s not it. In 5 weeks. When my father comes.”

“… Yes?”

But Louis was serious.

Because the plan he came up with would have been impossible to come to fruition without Ferrado.

The explanation continued.

“Listen. That’s… .”

Bathing with the Knights is unavoidable.

If you avoid it, the Grand Duke will definitely catch you.

Furthermore, you might be stripped of your title directly by the Grand Duke for your crime of contempt.

Of course, if you really, truly want to run away, there is nothing you can’t run away from…

If you do that, won’t you arouse unnecessary suspicion?

As a woman, it was something I wanted to avoid because I couldn’t let it get to me.

“So, I would like you to help me, Ferrado. If you go in first and distract me for a minute, I can wash up and come out without being caught. ”

So, Ferrado.

If you go alone, you’ll have to face the attention of the Knights and the Archduke alone.

But what if you go with Ferrado?

I think everyone will be paying attention to that.

Our Confucius brought a friend who could wash together, let’s take a look.

Louis’ plan was to use that gap to finish his bath super quickly.

To Ferrado, it sounded like a plan full of loopholes.

“There’s no way His Highness would care more about me than his son whom he hasn’t seen in months.”

“I mean, you’re my first boyfriend. You probably care a lot.”

‘… Just say friend, isn’t that a bit of a word choice? Louis?’

“Ahem. Let’s say that’s the case for the Archduke. What about the other knights? I don’t think they’d show interest in me, a stranger… .”

Ferrado pointed out the fundamental problem of the plan’s blind spot: Will everyone be that interested in him?

Louis assured with a smirk.

“It’s okay. Our kids, will their eyes turn when they see you?”

“… Yes?”

“The Knights of Blazer are mostly made up of people with similar builds to me.”

The Blazers are a family of short men, passed down through generations.

To compensate for the lack of reach that comes with their small stature, they have been honing their spearmanship for generations.

Until he became the most prestigious martial artist in the empire.

Due to this background, all the aspiring knights who were not confident in their physique flocked to Blézaire.

In other places I’m treated like a little servant, but here I can become a full-fledged knight?

Wow! Long live Blazer!

With knights of such a biased height, the average height of the Knights of Blazer is around 160cm.

Louis explained that there was no way those kids wouldn’t be interested in Ferrado.

“When I see you, I’m sure you’ll ask me what kind of exercise I do, and I can’t seem to gain muscle, so I’ll ask you what I need to eat to become muscular.”

“Oh, I see… .”

‘A knightly order made up of little boys like Louis? Is there such a thing as a knightly order?’

Ferrado’s eyes flew away.

Even that Esti thought at first, ‘Following the Oneshota family, the Shota Knights? They’re all different.’

It was difficult for him, a man, to accept it without prejudice.

But in the end, he had no choice but to nod.

‘I’m sorry, Louis, but I have to decline. No matter what, this is a bit… .’

“Huh? Please, Ferrado. You’re the only one I have.”

‘I can ask you this.’

“Phew!!?”

The greatest female genius in history who even blasphemes God,

“But, but. Wouldn’t it seem a little inappropriate for me to go take a bath with those people? ”

“Don’t do that. Okay? I’ll do anything. Please.”

“What, anything? What is that… .”

“Oh, I can introduce you to a girl. What do you think?”

“… … !!!!!?”

‘What are you talking about, Louis!!?’

He’s really good at seducing people.

There’s no way that the innocent Ferrado, despite his appearance, could handle it.

‘After she transforms into a woman, she’ll be lost for a while. I have to teach her things like how to go to the bathroom and how to deal with menstruation.’

Of course, Louis said it without realizing it.

The only person who knows I’m a woman is Estee, besides you.

I can’t ask him to take a bath with me.

So please help me. When you become a woman, I will help you a lot.

Ferrado, whose heart felt like it was going to burst, declared surrender.

“Oh, I understand. I understand, so stop talking nonsense. You’re being too joking. ”

“Will you really take a bath with me?”

“Ahem, ahem. If there is no progress in the research by then.”

“Really, there’s no one else but you, Ferrado!!”

A voice crawling with shame.

Louis was delighted, not knowing Ferrado’s speed.

I’m so glad I have a friend like this. He’s the kind of guy I can acknowledge, the kind of guy who suits Estee.

‘I guess I have to somehow turn Louis back into a man by then. If I keep doing this, he might really lose it and attack me…’

In the meantime, Ferrado made a firm pledge.

To somehow turn Louis back into a man.

Until the final exams. Somehow.

“Okay, then I’ll put my magic back in. I’m busy right now.”

“Yeah… Hehe♡ Ferrado, yours seems a little bigger today… ♡”

“… … .”

‘Louis should be really grateful to the princess. If I hadn’t been in love with the princess, he would have been attacked by me ten times over.’

It wouldn’t be easy in many ways, but Ferrado decided to try hard for Louis and Estee.

* * *

The next day.

“Irene? Why did you suddenly call me… .”

“Take off everything, including your underwear.”

“… Huh? No, why all of a sudden.”

“Shut up and take it off.”

“… … !!!!!?”

‘Irene said such a bad thing!!!?’

Irene, who even threw away her mask, revealed her true nature as a witch for the first time.

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